Groundhog
Facts
We took some time to research our furry friends. Next we quizzed ourselves on our new knowledge. Below you will find the facts we learned from our work.

Groundhog art by Teresa
GROUNDHOGS:
  • are also called woodchucks, marmots or whistle pigs
  • are mammals and belong to the squirrel family
  • usually have grayish brown fur and bushy tails
  • can grow to be two feet from head to tail and weigh 5-14 pounds
  • live in burrows underground which can have more than one entrance
  • are herbivores - that means they eat plants like grass, clover, and alfalfa.
  • hibernate, like some other animals, during the winter to avoid the cold weather
  • communicate danger by making a loud whistling sound
  • have several enemies, including foxes, bobcats, and humans.
  • are said to be able to predict the weather
  • have a holiday named after them - Groundhog Day - because of this special "ability" to forecast weather.
Here are the online resources we used:
Groundhog Information Printout
Groundhog Printable Quiz

EXCITING NEWS!
from Ms. Donahoe's Class at
Hosack Elementary ~ Allison Park, PAPUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL VISITS THEIR SCHOOL!

    Facts about Phil the children learned:
  • He is 116 years old!!! :>)
  • He bites! So we had to be very careful.
  • His fur is very soft.
  • His small ears make it easy for him to burrow.
  • His whiskers tell him if the hole in the ground is too small for him!
  • He smells!!!
  • He's very cute.
  • His claws help him to dig.
  • He can climb trees!
  • People from all over the world come to see him at Gobbler's Knob!
Phil has his own special website!
Punxsutawney's Official Site
Be sure to check it out!

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